Tanglewood Case 3
Employment Law
Final Exam
Riyadh vs. ABC Advertising (ABC)
Sex and Religious Discrimination
Ms. Riyadh believes she is being discriminated against for religious beliefs and gender discrimination. In this Title VII discrimination case Ms. Riyadh will have to establish a Prima Facie Case proving religious and gender or sex discrimination. The company (ABC) will have the burden of proof of proving their failure to promote Ms. Riyadh to a higher position is not related to her religion or her sex. Ms. Riyadh has to prove she was intentionally discriminated against due to said reasons.
Ms. Riyadh’s Prima Facie will be based on both sex and religious discrimination. Her religious discrimination case is based on the fact she takes daily prayer and meditation breaks, her religion prohibits certain types of fraternizing such as drinking alcohol, eating certain foods. Also, her sex discrimination case will be based on the fact ABC has promoted more men than women in all positions at ABC.
Management could argue the fact they did in fact promote some women in the company. The company could also argue the fact it is in the best interest of the company to actually have employees who can market and fraternize better than Ms. Riyadh who may be restricted due to her religious beliefs. ABC argues that in the advertising field, it is essential that higher administrative employees project a polished appearance and engage in social and fraternal activities in order to obtain and conduct business.
Ms. Riyadh could argue this is a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Ms. Riyadh could also argue that she was promised she would be promoted in 2 years provided she did a good job. I’m sure the company was aware of her religious beliefs was when she started. Ms. Riyadh received outstanding evaluations and outperformed her male counterparts. She has also won three national awards. According to the Glass Ceiling Commission it is recommended that businesses commit to
Final Exam
Riyadh vs. ABC Advertising (ABC)
Sex and Religious Discrimination
Ms. Riyadh believes she is being discriminated against for religious beliefs and gender discrimination. In this Title VII discrimination case Ms. Riyadh will have to establish a Prima Facie Case proving religious and gender or sex discrimination. The company (ABC) will have the burden of proof of proving their failure to promote Ms. Riyadh to a higher position is not related to her religion or her sex. Ms. Riyadh has to prove she was intentionally discriminated against due to said reasons.
Ms. Riyadh’s Prima Facie will be based on both sex and religious discrimination. Her religious discrimination case is based on the fact she takes daily prayer and meditation breaks, her religion prohibits certain types of fraternizing such as drinking alcohol, eating certain foods. Also, her sex discrimination case will be based on the fact ABC has promoted more men than women in all positions at ABC.
Management could argue the fact they did in fact promote some women in the company. The company could also argue the fact it is in the best interest of the company to actually have employees who can market and fraternize better than Ms. Riyadh who may be restricted due to her religious beliefs. ABC argues that in the advertising field, it is essential that higher administrative employees project a polished appearance and engage in social and fraternal activities in order to obtain and conduct business.
Ms. Riyadh could argue this is a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Ms. Riyadh could also argue that she was promised she would be promoted in 2 years provided she did a good job. I’m sure the company was aware of her religious beliefs was when she started. Ms. Riyadh received outstanding evaluations and outperformed her male counterparts. She has also won three national awards. According to the Glass Ceiling Commission it is recommended that businesses commit to